Saint Mary's Defeats Arkansas State 85-72 at Home
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · University Credit Union Pavilion
Saint Mary's Gaels 85, Arkansas State Red Wolves 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Arkansas State Red Wolves vs Saint Mary's Gaels?
Saint Mary's Gaels beat Arkansas State Red Wolves 85-72 at University Credit Union Pavilion on November 19, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Saint Mary's Gaels secured a comfortable victory over the Arkansas State Red Wolves, winning 85-72 at the University Credit Union Pavilion. This game marked the second meeting between the two teams, with Saint Mary's now holding a 2-0 advantage in their head-to-head record, having previously defeated Arkansas State in their earlier encounter on November 20, 2025, with a score of 85-72.
Saint Mary's entered the game with a strong home record of 5-0 and an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games, despite a recent loss that snapped a winning streak. The Gaels averaged 77.3 points scored and allowed 64.7 points during this stretch. Their recent form included a mix of victories against teams like Gonzaga and Santa Clara, showcasing their offensive capabilities and defensive resilience. At home, they maintained a record of 5-1, demonstrating their strength on their home court.
In contrast, Arkansas State came into this game with a 3-2 away record and a 7-3 record in their last ten games. The Red Wolves had been scoring impressively, averaging 84.1 points while allowing 73.0 points in their recent performances. However, they were also coming off a loss against Georgia Southern, which ended a brief winning streak. Arkansas State's last five games showed an average of 85.6 points scored, indicating their ability to put up numbers, especially in away games where they were undefeated with a 3-0 record.
The game conditions were set for an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to assert their dominance. The Gaels' recent form indicated a slight dip, but they were still favored to win, with a home win probability of 1.0 according to the market. The odds reflected confidence in Saint Mary's ability to perform well at home, a factor that often plays a significant role in college basketball matchups.
In terms of scoring plays, the second half saw several key moments that helped Saint Mary's maintain their lead. Notable plays included Christian Harmon making a jumper and subsequent free throws, as well as contributions from Liam Campbell and Joshua Dent, who each added free throws to the scoreboard. The ability of the Gaels to convert free throws in critical moments was a significant factor in securing their victory.
Overall, the matchup highlighted the strengths of both teams, with Saint Mary's home advantage and recent form proving decisive against an Arkansas State team that, while potent offensively, could not keep pace in this contest. The victory not only solidified Saint Mary's position but also set the tone for their upcoming games as they continue to build momentum in the season.
Leaders
- PointsPaulius Murauskas24Saint Mary's Gaels
- AssistsJoshua Dent7Saint Mary's Gaels
- ReboundsAndrew McKeever17Saint Mary's Gaels
- PointsChristian Harmon21Arkansas State Red Wolves
- AssistsChandler Jackson6Arkansas State Red Wolves
- ReboundsMatt Hayman6Arkansas State Red Wolves
Recent form
Saint Mary's Gaels
Last 10: 8-2Streak L177.3 scored · 64.7 allowed per game5-1 at home
- L71-76vs Santa Clara BroncosMar 10
- W70-59vs Gonzaga BulldogsMar 1
- W86-67vs Santa Clara BroncosFeb 26
- W83-67at Washington State CougarsFeb 22
- W72-70at Seattle U RedhawksFeb 19
- W72-61at Pacific TigersFeb 15
- W88-60vs Pepperdine WavesFeb 12
- W79-54vs San Francisco DonsFeb 8
- W87-60vs San Diego TorerosFeb 5
- L65-73at Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 1
Arkansas State Red Wolves
Last 10: 7-3Streak L184.1 scored · 73 allowed per game3-0 away
- L77-80vs Georgia Southern EaglesMar 6
- W81-58vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 28
- W89-84vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 25
- W102-94at UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 21
- W79-62at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 20
- L88-92vs South Alabama JaguarsFeb 14
- W103-70vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 12
- W91-54vs Bowling Green FalconsFeb 7
- W70-66at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersFeb 5
- L61-70vs Marshall Thundering HerdJan 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Arkansas State Red Wolves | Saint Mary's Gaels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-69 | 26-53 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 9-29 | 8-16 |
| Three-point % | 31 | 50 |
| Free throws | 11-13 | 25-33 |
| Free throw % | 85 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 27 |
| Assists | 16 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 15 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 30 |
| Fouls | 25 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 6 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-50Chandler Jackson made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-52Liam Campbell made Layup. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
- 2nd Half47-54Mikey Lewis made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-57Mikey Lewis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Paulius Murauskas.
- 2nd Half49-57Christian Harmon made Jumper. Assisted by Chudi Dioramma.
- 2nd Half52-57Matt Hayman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chandler Jackson.
- 2nd Half52-59Paulius Murauskas made Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
- 2nd Half52-62Liam Campbell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mikey Lewis.
- 2nd Half55-62Royal Blue Smith made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chandler Jackson.
- 2nd Half55-64Andrew McKeever made Dunk. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
- 2nd Half55-65Andrew McKeever made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-65Matt Hayman made Layup. Assisted by Jalen Hampton.
- 2nd Half57-66Mikey Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-67Mikey Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-68Andrew McKeever made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-69Andrew McKeever made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-69Jaxon Ellingsworth made Layup. Assisted by TJ Caldwell.
- 2nd Half59-71Paulius Murauskas made Dunk. Assisted by Mikey Lewis.
- 2nd Half59-73Paulius Murauskas made Jumper.
- 2nd Half59-74Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-75Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-76Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-77Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-77Christian Harmon made Layup. Assisted by Chudi Dioramma.
- 2nd Half62-77Chudi Dioramma made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-77Chudi Dioramma made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-78Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-79Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-79Chudi Dioramma made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-79Chudi Dioramma made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-79Royal Blue Smith made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-81Joshua Dent made Layup.
- 2nd Half69-81Christian Harmon made Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-81Christian Harmon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-82Liam Campbell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-83Liam Campbell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-84Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-85Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-85Jaxon Ellingsworth made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-85Jaxon Ellingsworth made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Mary's Gaels, below favours Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Venue
- University Credit Union PavilionMoraga, CA
- Attendance3087
- OfficialsMarques Pettigrew, Justin Shamion, Chris Pacsi
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